Highlights from Leatrice Eiseman’s Keynote Address and Handouts
“Design and color trends are not conjured up in a crystal ball – they are a result of much observation of the surrounding natural world as well as the influences that will impact the world of the future”, said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute yesterday at the 2009 International Home and Housewares show in Chicago, IL.
To a packed ballroom full of eager show attendees, Eiseman shared her insights about what influences color trends and revealed Pantone’s 2010 Color Forecast. The eight palettes for 2010 are Greenmarket, Resourceful, Transformations, Ambiance, Gatherings, Galaxy, High Definition and Pastiche.
Here’s a look at what Eiseman shared with us about these color palettes*:
- Greenmarket – The need for healthier and more artisanal foods has grown from the traditional farmers market to the green market. From Tomato Puree to Beaujolais and the tang of Super Lemons or the bite of Apple Green to the more exotic flavors of Dijon, Paprika or Chutney, there are representational hues that both entice and appeal to the eyes and the taste buds. We’ll see more of these color combos emerging in 2010.
- Resourceful – The colors in this palette include mauve, orange, yellow and light pinks. It’s not the mauve though of your mothers’ days, or the mauve seen in the1980s. Rather, it’s a more mauve orchid color. Additional colors in this palette such as Sequoia, Golden Ochre and Aqua Sky, speak of earth and sky, but vibrant Tiger lily and Mauve Orchid add a unique and distinctive presence to the mix.
- Transformations – This is a romantic color combination in both style and mood, offering the promise of a quiet respite. Shapes are graceful, surfaces and colors are engaging and unobtrusive in soothing Stratosphere Blue, Crème de Menthe, Lavender Gray, Willow Green, Cameo Pink, Amber light and hints of pale gold. Look for colors in the palette to surface more in 2010.
- Ambiance – This grouping adds a thoughtful aesthetic that can be adapted seamlessly and successfully into many motifs. Rich Coffee Bean, and Cognac are central to the color theme, while the subtle shades of Stonewash Blue, Stucco and Silver Pink and two shades of gray add an interesting intensity and synergistic effect to this palette.
- Gatherings – Inspired primarily by the continent of Africa with its vastness and complexities, Gatherings brings together a compilation of colors that demonstrates the uniqueness of the region. Colors highlighted in this palette include Cypress Green, Smoke Blue, Sand and Oasis mixed with the magic of Twilight Mauve, Lemon Curry and the heated glimmer of Copper Coin. Eiseman says we should expect to see more influences from Africa in home décor in 2010.
- Galaxy – Mirroring the colors of the earth, this is a soothing palette. The greens in this pallet are called Greener Pastures and Peridot. These colors powerfully contrast against the deeper extraterrestrial blues, silvers, and stormy violets also reflected in this color combination. Brilliant sprays of Turquoise and Orchid Tone enhance the palette, while Rich Gold embodies the energy and splendors of the epicenter of it all – the sun.
- High Definition – Black, white and gray are the timeless centerpieces of this color palette. They are enriched and defined by the dramatic infusion of Amaranth, Paisley Purple, Malaga Wine and the flowering fuchsia shade of Ibis Rose.
- Pastiche – This palette illustrates not only a collection of unexpected styles, but colors as well. It includes combinations such as Lavendula and Absinthe Green along with Chipmunk, Mimosa Yellow and a brighten Strawberry Ice among other colors.
For more on color trends check out Eiseman’s blog at http://eisemancolorblog.com/
*Descriptions of color palettes are not complete overviews. They are highlights only and taken in part directly from presentation handout.
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